Flash Flood Warning — Washington County, Iowa
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 9:11AM CDT until August 14 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
At 911 AM CDT, At 625 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported ditches overflowing south of Rubio with water flowing across portions of Birch Avenue. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Washington, Sigourney, Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Hedrick, Brighton, What Cheer, Richland, Ainsworth, Delta, Crawfordsville, Keswick, South English, Harper, Martinsburg, Kinross, Hayesville and Coppock.
Effective August 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Washington County, Iowa?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Keokuk County.